Device Manager auto-search internet & download/install

[John A Grandy]

When using Computer Management > Device Manager :

Generally speaking is it a good idea to let it automatically search the
internet for the latest device driver , download it , and install it ?

How well does this technology work ?

Thanks.

 

[Bob]

Never update drivers via the generic automatic updates. They are often
outdated.

Update drivers on your OEM's or device manufacturer's website.

 

[John A Grandy]

Ok, so once I've downloaded the latest OEM driver install package ...

Do you recommend using the driver install package that the OEM supplies ?

Or do you recommend using Computer Management > Device Manager to update the
driver ?

 

[Bob]

John - I think I already answered your question.

Ok, so once I've downloaded the latest OEM driver install package ...

Do you recommend using the driver install package that the OEM supplies ?

Or do you recommend using Computer Management > Device Manager to update
the driver ?

 

[John A Grandy]

Bob -- Agreed that we download the latest driver install package from the
OEM website.

What I'm asking is which technique do you prefer :

1. using Device Manager to Update Driver Software and then Browse to the
folder of the driver package downloaded from the OEM website

2. if an .exe installer is provided in the OEM install package, then run it
directly and let it handle everything for you

There is a difference.

 

[Bob]

I would use # 2.

Bob -- Agreed that we download the latest driver install package from the
OEM website.

What I'm asking is which technique do you prefer :

1. using Device Manager to Update Driver Software and then Browse to the
folder of the driver package downloaded from the OEM website

2. if an .exe installer is provided in the OEM install package, then run
it directly and let it handle everything for you

There is a difference.